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Man dies after collapsing on Lake District mountain

A man has died after collapsing on a Lake District mountainside. The 61-year-old was descending the path on Carl Side on Skiddaw on Sunday when he ...

Rescuers searching for missing Cheviots hillwalker find man's body

Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the Cheviot Hills discovered the body of the man. The operation to find the 85-year-old took place o...

Rescuers stretcher injured Lakeland walker to door of holiday cottage

Rescuers stretchered a walker to the door of her holiday accommodation after she injured herself on a Lakeland fell.

James Forrest sets record with 14-day solo round of Wainwrights

In a year that has seen numerous UK outdoor records falling, walker James Forrest has added to the tally by posting the quickest time for a Lakeland challenge.

Adventurer Alex Staniforth completes 9½-day National Three Peaks charity run

An adventurer and campaigner is recovering after narrowly missing breaking the record for ascents of the National Three Peaks, running between the mountains.

Runner Donnie Campbell sets new record time for summiting all 282 munros

Runner Donnie Campbell has completed a record-breaking round of all Scotland’s munros. The Inverness athlete beat the existing fastest time for a...

Lakeland walker injured after being blown off feet as Storm Ellen lashes fells

A woman was rescued in an operation lasting four hours after she was blown off her feet while walking on a Lake District fell.

New short films help Westmorland Dales visitors identify meadow wild flowers

Can you tell a melancholy thistle from a common knapweed? Would you be able to identify red clover or yellow rattle?...

Lake District walker injured after being charged by bullock

A man was injured after being charged by a bullock while walking in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called to the incident in f...

The future of mountain rescues: a Jet Suit paramedic?

Injured Lake District hillwalkers could soon see a futuristic rescuer coming to their aid. The Great North Air Ambulance Service said a simulated e...

Bob Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex, dies aged 83

The inventor of Gore-Tex, the waterproof material used in thousands of outdoor garments, has died. Bob Gore passed away peacefully on Thursday, age...

Ramblers launch campaign to guarantee green spaces 'on people's doorsteps'

The Ramblers, the campaigning charity that champions access to the countryside, is turning its attention to green areas on people’s doorsteps.

Blencathra walker rescued after injury on last leg of descent

A walker was rescued after injuring herself near the end of a descent of a Lake District mountain. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out abou...

Edale team averages almost a callout a day in August as visitors flock to area

A Peak District rescue team averaged almost one callout per day during August. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out 30 times last month, and d...

Lakeland walker winched to safety after getting stuck on mountainside

A walker was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter after getting stuck on steep ground on a Lake District fell.

Missing Fisherfield walker rescued but search team finds no trace of Martin Rhodes

Rescuers in north-western Scotland resumed a search at the weekend for a walker who disappeared in May last year.

Lakeland runner airlifted from Central Fells after injuring leg

A runner was rescued from the Sca Fell range after a leg injury left her unable to carry on. The 51-year-old was descending Great End towards Scafe...

On test: waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been out in all weathers to put 14 waterproof jackets to the test; here's what we think...

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